1850 farthing value - UK - 5 over 4
United Kingdom
farthing
Victoria 1850
5 over 4
What is a 1850 British farthing coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1850 farthing from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £9 | £18 | £40 | £130 | £225 | £285+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the young head of Queen
Victoria facing left, ribbons in her hair, with the
date below. The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA'
images courtesy of UK Coinage
Notes:
5 over 4 in date.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | plain |
| Weight | 4.5 to 4.9 grams |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Comp | copper |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 430,080 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | 5 over 4: harder variant |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1850 United Kingdom
farthing specifications
5 over 4
1850 United Kingdom
farthing design
5 over 4
The retail value of a 1850
'5 over 4' British farthing
can range from £9 to over
£285, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |